A Team Built Around Your Comfort
Many patients come to us feeling nervous, unsure, or overdue for care. Our team helps make each visit feel easier with warm welcomes, gentle support, clear explanations, and simple next steps.
Wendy
Wendy is our head assistant and has been with us for over seven years. She attended the Nassau Dental School Society, where she earned her certificate as an expanded duties dental assistant. Wendy will make you feel welcome and relaxed in the operatory and oversees all duties applicable.
The best part about her job is learning new things every day even when they are challenging. She also loves seeing how a patient’s new smile can change their life. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her kids, going to the movies, parks and trying new restaurants.
Nikki
Nikki was born and raised in Northwest Ohio. She graduated from The University of Cincinnati with an AAS degree. In May of 2013, she moved to New York to continue her dentistry career.
Nikki has been with R and R dental for over 8 years. Having a relationship with patients is important to her to help provide the best preventative dental care. Keeping up to date on all the newest technology for patients within the office is the best part about working at R+R. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, 2 kids, and dog Griffin.
Diana
Diana is a recent graduate of Farmingdale State College, with an AAS in Dental Hygiene. She hopes to provide a pleasant visit and build a trusting relationship with each of her patients. She strives to ensure that each person is comfortable in the chair.
In her free time, she enjoys riding bikes, reading detective novels, and watching Hitchcock movies. She has a cat named Sushi and likes crocheting hats for her.
Michelle
Michelle graduated from Farmingdale State College in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been working at R & R Dental for over 4 years and her goal is to help her patients achieve their most optimal oral health needs. Having a relationship with her patients is very important to Michelle and wants to make sure you are absolutely comfortable during your visit with her at all times. She also stays current with her continuing education hours by attending study clubs to ensure all of her patients receive the utmost care.
In her free time, Michelle loves to spend time with her family and friends. She also loves to travel and attend concerts or sporting events on the weekends. Her ultimate goal is to eventually travel the world and go on mission trips to provide dental hygiene care for people who don’t have access to it.
Jerica
Jerica is part of our front desk team and is the primary Insurance Coordinator. She strives to provide excellent customer service by accommodating patients of all ages. She graduated from Nassau Community college with her degree in Liberal Arts. Although her career path took a different route, she has always had a passion to help others.
During her free time, she enjoys spending time with close family and friends.
Ashley
Ashley is a receptionist here at R&R Dental. She graduated from Nassau Community college with her Early Education teacher’s certification degree. She loves helping others and providing the best customer service.
During her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and friends. Ashley loves to travel around the world and experience new culture and foods. She also enjoys doing fun activities such as rock climbing, hiking, snowboarding, and any outdoor activity.
Sara
Sara is a receptionist/assistant here at R+R Dental and has been working at the practice for over a year. She is currently attending Farmingdale State College, with her major being Bioscience. She plans on going to dental school to become a Dentist herself!
She loves to go to work knowing she’ll be able to increase her knowledge of the dental field and be one step ahead in her plans for the future! Sara loves to provide a warm and welcoming environment for our patients. In her free time, she loves to read and go to sporting events. She is an avid fan of the NY Giants and the NY Mets. She also has a large family which whom she spends her time with and is always looking to have fun.
I can’t explain how happy I am since I found Dr Rivera and the entire staff at R + R Dental. From check-in to check-out everyone makes you feel welcome and comfortable. Dr Rivera is a master of her craft and replaced a crown for me with nothing short of ease and perfection. I, like many, have always had a ton of anxiety about having dental work done but those fears are completely erased by Dr Rivers’s care and the friendliness, knowledge and compassion of her entire staff. I am so grateful to be in such good hands, thank you so so much!
”The hygienist who treated me relocated and she referred me to Diana. I could not have been happier. She was gentle and kind. She gave me a thorough cleaning and good dental advice. Dr Cruz is exceptional in his approach and care. Wonderful office!
”We chose R+R when moving my 16 year old son up to a non-pediatric office. The staff could not have been any more warm and inviting. Everything was explained in full detail and we felt extremely comfortable. Diana was an excellent hygienist and explained the scans and procedures to my son fully. Dr. Rivera has a wonderful manner and made us feel confident that we’ll be getting the absolute best care. I couldn’t have asked for a better first visit!
”The service was comfortable and quick, the staff were welcoming and kind. Would recommend!
”Very friendly staff. Caring and professional. They work with you and help with all your dental fears.
”R&R is by far the most professionally run dental practice with the best staff and greatest dentists So clean and modern I highly recommend them
”I cannot rave about this place enough. My dental hygienist, Taryn, was very friendly, thorough and knowledgeable. The place is clean and organized. It was my first time so they showed me around which is so nice. I even liked how they stressed the importance of sterilization and even showed their sterilization station and the organization of it. They have the most up to date machinery taking intricate and high quality pictures and x-rays. Not to mention, they even got me a gift which is the sweetest thing.
”Had a great experience with Diana and Dr. Cruz during my visit today! They were professional, kind, and made everything smooth and comfortable. Highly recommend!
”The dentist and assistant were very kind and through with my cleaning. They went through every process step by step explaining what they were doing and why. They made me feel very at ease. Would highly recommend.
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